Overall score
Cowandilla
36.9/100
Thebarton
50.0/100
Cowandilla vs Thebarton, SA Suburb Comparison
Cowandilla for retirees and investment; Thebarton for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaThebarton
Crime rate
Cowandilla
40.8 / 1k
Thebarton
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
43
Thebarton
261
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
Thebarton
1,442
Metric leadCowandilla 5Thebarton 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCowandilla
- Best for familiesThebarton
- Best for investmentCowandilla
- Best for best valueCowandilla
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cowandilla | Thebarton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 23 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 261 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 18 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Population | 1,455 | 1,442 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cowandilla is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Thebarton is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Cowandilla is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Thebarton answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cowandilla, while Thebarton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.